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Chapter VII
ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick. "Yes, it is just what I want. I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on. But I'll make up the difference myself." "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
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later than; following
From this reading “"Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But I'll make up the difference myself."”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “But I'll make up the difference myself."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.”
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later than; following
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
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From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I'll make up the difference myself."
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From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
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From this reading But I'll make up the difference myself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
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From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
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From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, it is just what I want.
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From this reading But I'll make up the difference myself."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, it is just what I want.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, it is just what I want.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But I'll make up the difference myself."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I'll make up the difference myself."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, it is just what I want.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, it is just what I want.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
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From this reading I will wire my father to-night, and I'm sure he will agree, though the price may be more than he first decided on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then I'll let Mr. Wardell know," for the former millionaire, after declining an invitation to come to supper with Dick and his chums, had left the auto show.
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From this reading "Yes, it is just what I want.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON THE ROAD "Then you have fully made up your mind to take it, Mr. Hamilton?" asked the agent, of Dick.
